La Empanada Loca in Oakland Park
Last inspected:
4820 N Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park, FL 33334LA EMPANADA LOCA
La Empanada Loca in Oakland Park has 22 inspections on record between 2016 and February 2026, documenting 84 total violations, an average of 3.8 per inspection. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations appeared in 12 of the 22 inspections, with recurring findings in management awareness, employee health reporting, and shell stock requirements. The most recent inspection on February 3, 2026 documented 12 violations including four high-priority citations for management awareness, shell stock requirements, and employee health reporting; a callback inspection the following day found no violations, and the facility was noted as compliant. A fire safety violation for missing portable fire extinguisher was documented on September 10, 2024 and corrected.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Empanada Loca in Oakland Park: Comparison to Broward County Averages
La Empanada Loca in Oakland Park: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
La Empanada Loca in Oakland Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
La Empanada Loca in Oakland Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Empanada Loca in Oakland Park last inspected?
- La Empanada Loca in Oakland Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at La Empanada Loca in Oakland Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Empanada Loca in Oakland Park are: Food contact surfaces, Toilet facilities, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has La Empanada Loca in Oakland Park had?
- La Empanada Loca in Oakland Park has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Empanada Loca in Oakland Park find?
- La Empanada Loca in Oakland Park was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has La Empanada Loca in Oakland Park ever been shut down?
- No, La Empanada Loca in Oakland Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has La Empanada Loca in Oakland Park had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Empanada Loca in Oakland Park has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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